Michael Sams, MD

Rheumatology

4.9
263 Ratings
Years in Practice: 13 years
Practices In: Naperville
Patients Seen: Adults

I try my best to be com­pas­sion­ate, time­ly and pro­vide up-to-date evi­dence-based care.

Board Certifications
Internal Medicine, Rheumatology
Languages
English
Clinical Interests

Rheuma­toid arthri­tis, Pso­ri­at­ic arthri­tis, Anky­los­ing spondyli­tis, Inflam­ma­to­ry arthri­tis, Lupus, Sjo­gren’s syn­drome, Vas­culi­tis, Osteo­poro­sis, Inflam­ma­to­ry myosi­tis, Rheuma­to­log­ic autoim­mune dis­eases and Pul­monary man­i­fes­ta­tions of rheumat­ic disease

Personal Interests

Run­ning, Ski­ing, Bas­ket­ball, Golf, Spend­ing time with my family

Memberships
American College of Rheumatology

Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
3815 Highland Avenue Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 630-275-2700 Get Directions
Edward Hospital
801 S. Washington St. Naperville, Illinois 60540 630-527-3000 Get Directions
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
25 North Winfield Road Winfield, Illinois 60190 630-933-1600 Get Directions
School
University of Illinois College of Medicine Graduation Date: 2008 Degree: MD
Residency
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Resident in Internal Medicine
Fellowships
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Conditions

Ankylosing Spondylitis, Dermatomyositis, Gout, Lupus, Osteoporosis, Polymyositis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjogren’s Syndrome, Vasculitis

Ratings


Ratings Category

The Patient Satisfaction Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.

Patient Satisfaction Rating

4.9
263 Ratings

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.8
260 Ratings

Provider included you in decisions

4.9
247 Ratings

Provider showed concern

4.9
262 Ratings

Provider explained things clearly

4.9
262 Ratings

Provider discussed treatment options

4.8
261 Ratings

Comments


Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.
"Good"
4.5
Sep. 28, 2024
"Very satisfied"
5
Sep. 26, 2024
"All around great MD and team"
4.6
Sep. 23, 2024
"Experience was excellent"
5
Sep. 23, 2024
"Very knowledgeable, understands my pain"
5
Sep. 17, 2024
"Dr. Sam's always listens to more questions and answers fully and satisfactory"
5
Sep. 3, 2024
"Best doctor I have seen in my life."
5
Aug. 27, 2024
"Dr. Sams is excellent. He is a good listener and very knowledgeable and respectful. His clinical skills are first rate and his interpersonal skills are to be imitated by others."
5
Aug. 20, 2024
"Very professional doctor"
5
Aug. 9, 2024
"I have always had great service."
5
Aug. 7, 2024
"DR. SAMS HAS ALWAYS BEEN THERE TO HELP ME WITH ALL MY PAIN, HE IS CARING ABOUT HIS PATIENTS AND TRYS TO HELP WITH THE PAIN. I CAN SEND HIM A QUESTION ON MY CHART AND HE GETS BACK TO ME THE SAME DAY. I ALWAYS TELL MY FRIENDS ABOUT HIM. I WISH ALL DOCTORS CARED FOR THEIR PATIENTS LIKE DR. SAMS DOES."
5
Aug. 6, 2024
"Dr. Sams is very thorough and does make suggestions based on my condition."
5
Aug. 5, 2024
"Dr. Sams is an excellent physician. He includes my thoughts and concerns in his treatment plan and is very easy to talk to"
5
Jul. 30, 2024
"Dr. Sams always listens and provides positive feedback as to my condition"
5
Jul. 30, 2024
"Dr. Sams has always been very caring and efficient in handling my PMR problem. I have complete confidence in him for treating me."
5
Jul. 23, 2024
"Dr Samms always makes me feel good about my visits."
5
Jul. 23, 2024
"Great exp?rience"
5
Jul. 21, 2024
"Dr Sam's did a more than usual heart check and suggested I see my PCP. I appreciated his extra time and followed through."
5
Jul. 17, 2024
"Dr Sams was very professional and caring . He was very respectful and showed concern. He was good at explaining things clearly. Answered my questions appropriately ."
5
Jul. 14, 2024
"Dr. Sams listened, and I did feel heard. He was honest about the lack of diagnosis, but did give a good recommendation for physiatry."
4.2
Jul. 3, 2024
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